Herb Pedersen

Songwriter, Bluegrass Musician

No Depression Article

No Depression Article

Herb Pedersen on Linda Ronstadt, Jerry Garcia, and More   Herb Pedersen just finished an exciting tour playing with Tom Petty and Mudcrutch. Yet, I wonder how many Mudcrutch fans at those incredible full-blown rock shows now remember the name of the talented backup singer, acoustic guitarist and banjoist who stood on the far right of the stage. Yes, it was Herb,  a true national...

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Tom Petty

Tom Petty

We lost one of the great ones last week. Tom Petty was my friend, a great musician, writer and family man. Along with the guys in Mudcrutch and The Heartbreakers, Rest In Peace, pal.

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Date change for The Troubadour

Date change for The Troubadour

Here’s some timely info for anyone planning to come to the Troubadour Oct 16, so sorry and hope it doesn’t inconvenience too many of you, but I’m sure you’ll understand. Chris Hillman & Herb Pedersen with John Jorgenson’s show at the Troubadour, originally scheduled for Monday, October 16, has been rescheduled for the following Monday, October 23 out of respect...

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December’s Vintage Guitar Magazine

December’s Vintage Guitar Magazine

December’s Vintage Guitar Magazine Incase you can’t read the article I have typed it below: Herb Pedersen Southwest/Sandman Highly sought for his banjo and acoustic playing and harmony vocals, Pedersen brought his bluegrass background (Vern and Ray, the Dillard’s) to the 70s L.A. singer/songwriter scene. This two-fer’s opener, “Paperback Writer,” shows that...

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